American History: Our Hope For the Future American history tells us that our founding fathers had hoped for future generations. They expressed this hope in words when they wrote the United States Constitution. The hope was that all men should be created equal, and should have certain freedoms. My “hope of the future” is that everyone will still have the same laws in which present day humanity must abide to. There will be only expansions to our rights, not limitations. That is my hope for the “hope for the future of America”, being successful with no limitations to our rights. Every person will have their own automobile, home, and anything they pursue as happiness. The people are entitled to the God given rights of the United States Constitution. Every man, woman, and child should never be deprived of these rights. This relates to the “hope for the future” in many ways, one in which the People decide their future not the Government or Congress. This quote by H. L. Mencken is a humorous, simple explanation of how the government works. “Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage.” This quote essentially means the show is run from within. The American hope for the future, in addition to that it means that everyone is being treated equal. Wealth, …show more content…
My hope is that the future generations take on that responsibility also. So that “Freedom will stay free, and that “Old Glory is flown proudly above its people. I believe I can speak for an abundance of people when I say the one and only reason we are truly free is because of the veterans of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces that risked their lives to protect our rights and the flag. I don’t think I can express the amount gratitude and appreciation I have for the people who helped myself everyone like me to make our own
In the book, “Rereading America” by, Gary Colombo, Robert Cullen, and Bonnie Lisle, it starts off on page 210 describing a well educated Black Man of the times in 1960s. “Born Malcolm Little; Malcolm X was one of the most articulate and powerful leaders of Black America during the 1960s. A street hustler convicted of robbery in 1946, he spent seven years in prison, where he educated himself and became a disciple of Elijah Muhammad, founder of the Nation of Islam” (p.210). Here I want to focus on the strength of a single black man in the 60’s and what it was like to be uneducated as an African American. The many struggles of a black person in general were enough, but a black man had it hard.
Thought of as a true American hero from the positive actions he had on society, author of the Declaration of Independence, true believer to live by the Bible, Thomas Jefferson; hopeful to change the world for better, took on presidency in March 1801. All creditable titles go to show how dedicated Thomas Jefferson was in creating his vision of a better world he so desired, as many present day presidential candidates create now and share with the voters.
Throughout history, beginning when settlers first arrived in America, every event that took place became part of American history. Ideals, as described by Dr. Margolies, History Professor at Virginia Wesleyan College, are "motivating, lofty goals". Some of these ideals, which shaped American history, included life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as protected by the Constitution. Self-interest, a second influential factor in American history, is shown through the gaining of benefits for oneself. Although it is debatable which of these two influential factors was more dominant in American history, the possibility arises that they coincide with one another revealed by many documented events.
Democracy is rule by the people; the people elect governing officials based off of their personal values and beliefs. Different political parties rule the political scene and are serving to represent the people’s opinions in the best ways possible. Previously, I had a belief that my political view was essentially the only one possible and therefore it was the best. These views changed quickly once I learned the different political parties, their views, how they represent the people’s views, and how public opinion shapes politics. The government is formed around differentiating opinions on which policies should be in place and which social aspects need to be considered first. Not only is the government guided by opinion, but the people’s lives are guided by opinion as well. Each individual holds a different view, and each view can have an influence on society. Fortunately, after roughly eight weeks of studying American Government, I now have a better sense of complexity and the value of
Howard Zinn’s main point in chapter one of A People’s History of the United States is that history is more accurate through the eyes of the oppressed. Zinn states that choosing to ignore the oppressed in history is “...more than technical, it is ideological” (Zinn 5). This is because in not paying attention to the subdued, one also chooses to ignore the majority of history. If the champion is the only one who gets to tell the story it is more often than not missing key details and glorified in favor of the oppressor. An example of this is Columbus’ descriptions of the Arawak people. He describes them as ignorant, naive, and even compares them to animals. In reality the Arawaks were a developed people with advanced laws and traditions. Also
Rereading America: Cultural Contexts for Critical Thinking and Writing written by; Gary Colombo, Robert Cullen, and Bonnie Lisle, Eighth Edition, published April, 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin’s, is a textbook about writing and critical thinking. In the first chapter of Rereading America: Cultural Contexts for Critical Thinking and Writing, “Thinking Critically, Challenging Cultural Myths”, the Authors begin by setting a relatable scene of what it’s like for a college student. How a new found independence can be overwhelming, especially with regards to critical thinking, showing that what we have learned, needs to be re-evaluated and that an open mind in essential. "What Is Critical Thinking" In this section of the chapter the editors explain what it means to be a critical thinker. They explain that critical thinking is not just studying dates and facts, but rather taking those facts and examining them. The editors then proceed by explaining how having an open mind, and taking others' perspectives into account when formulating our own opinions on what the author is trying to say to us is important. A critical thinker takes all aspects into account and reflects on personal experience as well. The editors also point out that different cultural experiences bring different opinions. They suggest that we need to become active learners, continuously questioning the meaning behind everything, testing not only the theories of others but also our own experiences and analyzing the text rather than going for the obvious. They show that thinking outside the box is the epitome of critical thinking. Basically, we need to step outside our comfort zones and what we have always been taught. The editors also suggest that we need to re-evaluate our per...
America. It was a dream come true in a New World that was envisioned by artists, politicians, and monarchs alike. The ones who believed that anything could be achieved by God, the mind, and manpower. Even through opposition from governments, kingdoms, nobles, and naysayers, these brave individuals strived to establish a better life for themselves and their families, aimed to retain a secure future in the process, and wanted to worship God in their own way.
Democracy is control by the people. On the surface, this appears to be a superior form, but as Plato warned it is slow to react, oppresses of the minority, and lacks skilled leaders (Perry,
Abolitio memoriae has been described as wiping out all existing memory of an individual from the public face. This process involved withdrawing any form of legacy, successes, and triumphs from the public for eternity. According to Victor Davis Hanson, Abolitio memoriae is the damnation of an individual’s memory. As described in the text, Abolitio memoriae is also referred to as damnatio memoriae and thus the connotation of the damnation of an individual’s memory for eternity. An individual in power in history was highly regarded for their deeds and triumphs, however, following a damnation of their memory, any commemorations of their time in power would be wiped out from existence. This exercise, carried out self-proclaimed moralists, would
Former Senator Robert Winthrop said, “So when you see the flag, I just hope you remember the blood, sweat, and tears that men have gone through to keep our country free.”
American History is a story written by Judith Ortiz Cofer in 1993. She normally writes about poetry but in this particular story she writes a short story about her life. The story begins with the speaker of the story, Elena, talking about the day that John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The story continues through her own tragedy of her neighborhood crush shunning her away. The is short, however, it has many key points in life. Three of the themes of the story includes shame can be self-generated, shame can destroy your self confidence, and death can bring people together.
The American government prides itself on the foundational principle of democracy which allows individual voices to be heard. Afterall, the roots of power in our nation stem from the people. The Constitution was established to ensure the balance of powers among the federal government, state legislature, and the common people. Time, however, has worked against the American people in the battle towards democracy. The idea of a governing body drawing its power directly from its constituents has been undermined by the corrupt nature of modern politics where politicians act out of self-interest. While the Constitution and later amendments had every intention of securing basic liberties, certain limitations later undermined the original intentions of the founding fathers to give power back to the people by placing the larger majority of power in the hands of the state.
In deciphering what constitutes the brilliance of democracy then, we find that it is not citizens’ ability to make informed decisions or an unflawed and subtly manipulated election process, but the unapparent way in which democracy persuades citizens – informed or not - and leaders – corrupt or not – toward working to build better, more prosperous societies.
In interpretation, this means that democracy best works when there are no high elites making decisions for those who are below them in important matters (the governments versus the proletariats) and believe that citizens are viewed as individuals with their own opinions on matters that affect them. Correspondingly, achieving democracy which is perhaps the best ‘model of democracy’ to stand by. Smaller organisations such as trade unions and pressure groups (discussed in paper B), denote how this form of democracy is taking place, with individuals coming together to express their suggestions on important matters, such as policy changes and
American Heritage ranks number one out of high schools in Florida for the 7th straight year and number nine out of 22,000 high schools throughout the nation. In simpler terms, American Heritage creates a tough academic environment. Through my fourteen years of education, school remains a challenge. The intense curriculum challenges students, the abundant clubs provide many opportunities, and the teachers demand dedication and focus. American Heritage represents the terrifying dragon I must slay as Beowulf defeated his own.